News Releases

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Welch College has named Ellie Simpson as Financial Aid Coordinator, according to Craig Mahler, Vice President for Financial Affairs. “I am delighted that Ms. Simpson has agreed to join Welch to serve in this important role that...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Welch College has been ranked 1st in social mobility and 10th overall among “Best Regional Colleges–South” in the 2025 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges, according to President Matt Pinson. The...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Recently, Welch College Press announced the publication of its newest book, A Life Pleasing to God, by Barry Raper, according to Matt Bracey, managing editor. “We’re so excited about our newest book. We believe Dr. Raper’s accessible...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Welch College enrolled 399 students for its fall 2024 semester, similar to last fall’s headcount of 393, according to Matthew McAffee, Provost of Welch College. “We are so delighted to welcome this promising group of new students to...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Dr. Timothy Tennent, former president and professor of World Christianity at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, will deliver a series of guest lectures during the 2024 Leroy Forlines Lectures at Welch College,...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Several Welch faculty contributed chapters to the new book Jonathan Edwards: A Reformed Arminian Engagement published by B&H Academic, according to Welch president Matt Pinson. Edited by Pinson, the book, recently published by...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Welch College announces an opening for the Financial Aid Coordinator position. We seek a dedicated individual to manage and supervise the Student Financial Aid Office, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—Angie Edgmon, who has served in the Financial Aid Department at Welch College for twenty-six years, will be leaving the college, according to Craig Mahler, Vice President for Financial Affairs. During her tenure at Welch, Mrs. Edgmon...

For Immediate Release GALLATIN, TN—The Welch College Rejoice! Ministry Team announces that their summer tour will begin Sunday, June 2. The ensemble will hold services in ten churches in six states during their four-week tour. The team will also attend Free Will...

For Immediate ReleaseGALLATIN, TN—Welch College conferred degrees on 57 students in its May 3 Commencement ceremony, according to Provost Matthew McAffee. Commencement exercises were held in the Student Activities center. The gymnasium space was converted into a...

For Immediate ReleaseGALLATIN, TN—Welch College is now enrolling students in a new Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Organizational Leadership, with classes beginning this fall, according to Dr. Greg Ketteman, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives.Designed for...

For Immediate Release  GALLATIN, TN—John J. DeBerry, Jr., Senior Advisor to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, and Dr. Will Beauchamp, pastor of First Free Will Baptist Church of Tampa, Seffner, Florida, will address the Welch College graduating class of 2024 on May...